EYFS Teaching Assistant

Clapgate Primary School; Robin Hood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Clapgate Primary School in England is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support early years learning, deliver small-group teaching, and contribute to children's social, emotional and academic development in a nurturing environment.

You will work closely with class teachers, foster communication and early literacy, support outdoor learning, observe progress, and help maintain a calm, inclusive setting for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young children
• Secure literacy and numeracy skills
• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality EYFS learning experiences.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and independence.
• Help maintain a nurturing, stimulating environment indoors and outdoors.
• Promote children's communication, language, and early literacy through high-quality interactions.
• Support children's personal, social, and emotional development and manage behaviour effectively.
• Observe learning and play, sharing key information and next steps with the class teacher.
• Prepare and organise resources and contribute to high-quality continuous provision.
• Provide intimate care where required, including toileting and personal hygiene.

Skills

Experience with young children

Literacy and numeracy

EYFS curriculum knowledge

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Vacancy: EYFS TeachingAssistant

Location: ClapgatePrimary SchoolContract: Permanent, Full TimeHours: 33.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri 8.30am – 3.30pm(30 mins lunch) - Weekly staff CPD session3.30-4.30pm (Wednesday)

Salary: B1 points4 - 6 (pro rata)Start Date: A.S.A. PReports To: EYFS Leader / Senior Leadership TeamEnhanced DBS Check Required- YES

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic TeachingAssistant to join our outstanding Early Years Foundation Stage team. As anEarly Years Teaching Assistant at Clapgate, you will help create a nurturingand engaging environment for our youngest learners. Working closely with theclass teachers, you will support children’s early learning, deliver individualand small group teaching, and contribute to their social, emotional, andacademic development. This role is ideal for someone who is caring,enthusiastic, and passionate about helping young children thrive.

To find out more about our Early Years atClapgate Primary School, please visit our EYFS page on the school website here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-qualityEYFS learning experiences.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforcelearning and promote independence.
• Help maintain a nurturing, stimulating environmentindoors and outdoors.
• Promote children’s communication, language, and earlyliteracy through high-quality interactions.
• Support children’s personal, social, and emotionaldevelopment and manage behaviour effectively.
• Observe learning and play, sharing key information andnext steps with the class teacher.
• Prepare and organise resources and contribute to high-qualitycontinuous provision.
• Provide intimate care where required, including toiletingand personal hygiene
• Work collaboratively with the EYFS team to supportplanning and reflective practice.
• Safeguard and protect all pupils, following schoolpolicies and reporting any concerns promptly and appropriately.

Other Duties:

• Comply withall school policies including safeguarding, health and safety, andconfidentiality.

• Participate in weekly professional development and training.
• Complete a Pediatric First Aid training course once appointed.
• Bewilling to spend a large amount time outdoors during children’s play.

RequiredQualifications and Experience

• Experience of working with young children
• Secure literacy and numeracy skills
• Level 2 or Level 3 full and relevant Early Years qualification(desirable but not essential)

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking forsomebody who is…

• Creative, enthusiastic, and committed to supportingyoung children’s communication, learning, and development
• Confident in EYFS curriculum content and how youngchildren learn
• Able to engage children as active, independentlearners
• Skilled in behaviour management and able to maintain acalm, nurturing learning environment
• Empathetic, patient, and responsive to individualneeds, building strong and trusting relationships
• Collaborative, flexible, and proactive in professionaldevelopment
• Reflective and observant, able to provide clearfeedback on children’s progress and any misconceptions
• Passionate about outdoor learning and the positiveimpact it has on children’s development
• Brings energy, vision, and enthusiasm to the schoolcommunity
• Promotes high-quality oracy and confidentcommunication
• Takes a creative, adaptable approach to supportinglearning